Fort Bliss Sustainment Brigade nears deployment to Afghanistan

by Shelton Dodson

On Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade cased its colors in preparation of deployment. More than 200 soldiers will head to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

FORT BLISS, Texas —

More than 200 soldiers from the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade are heading back to Afghanistan and the more than 2,000 soldiers already there will be happy to see them.

The Sustainment Brigade, known as the Muleskinners, will take over the logistical headquarters for soldiers and civilian contractors. They will provide food and water, along with ammunition and transportation maintenance.

On Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 the Sustainment Brigade cased its colors at Fort Bliss. The soldiers are slated to leave in early May for a six month deployment as part of a regular rotation in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.